Quinn Hughes vs Cale Makar
Quinn Hughes vs Cale Makar: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar?
A fellow young defenseman and Calder Trophy winner, Hughes and Makar often draw comparisons due to their similar playing styles and impact on their respective teams.
Quinn Hughes
Key numbers
- NHL GoalsOver 50
- NHL AssistsOver 100
- NHL PointsOver 150
- NHL Games PlayedOver 200
Top honours
- James Norris Memorial Trophy2024, awarded to the NHL's best defenseman
- NHL All-StarMultiple selections since his debut
- Calder Memorial Trophy Nominee2020, nominated for the league's best rookie
- Bronze Medal2018 World Championship with Team USA
- Gold Medal2026 Winter Olympics with Team USA
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Cale Makar
Key numbers
- NHL GoalsOver 50
- NHL AssistsOver 100
- NHL PointsOver 150
- Stanley Cup Playoff PointsOver 30
Top honours
- Calder Memorial TrophyRookie of the Year (2019-20)
- James Norris Memorial TrophyBest Defenceman (2021-22, 2024-25)
- Stanley Cup ChampionWith the Colorado Avalanche (2022)
- Conn Smythe TrophyMost Valuable Player in the playoffs (2022)
- Gold MedalWorld Junior Championships with Canada (2018)